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KN58 YLA

2008 Mercedes-benz C

Grey Petrol 1796cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires7 Apr 2027
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

119,202 mi
Last recorded119,202 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2008 Mercedes-benz C81,042 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKN58 YLA
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelC
Year2008
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,796cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 119,202 miles

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Mar 2026 119,070 miles

Emissions unable to be completed (8.2.1.2 (d))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 28 Feb 2025 112,084 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2025 111,984 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability rusted insecure (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Feb 2024 106,476 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2023 99,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 Feb 2023 99,379 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2022 93,999 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 93,999 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 29 Aug 2020 83,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 29 Aug 2020 83,678 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 8 Aug 2019 75,065 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2018 67,700 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2017 63,926 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2016 57,855 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Jul 2015 52,246 miles

Handbrake pedal rubber missing.

Pass 16 Jul 2014 45,813 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 40,233 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Jul 2012 33,437 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 24,496 miles

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz C?

Based on 8,031,355 MOT tests across 683,668 vehicles.

77.6%
Pass Rate
6,412
Miles/Year
32
Year Lifespan
683,668
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 240,078
Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint 76,831
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 67,503
Brake pipe excessively corroded 66,298
coil spring broken 61,560
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KN58 YLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C in Grey with a 1,796cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

Across all 2008 Mercedes-benz C models, the average MOT pass rate is 77.7% with a typical mileage of 81,042 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz C fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 240,078 recorded failures. If you're considering buying KN58 YLA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz C typically stays on UK roads for around 32 years. At 18 years old, this Mercedes-benz C is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was KN58 YLA registered?

KN58 YLA is a 2008 Mercedes-benz C, first registered on 25 September 2008.

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